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No, your iPhone 8 Plus case won't fit the iPhone SE (2nd gen)

The iPhone 8 Plus (158.4×78.1mm) and iPhone SE (2nd gen) (138.4×67.3mm) differ too much for cases to be compatible.

Does a iPhone 8 Plus Case Fit iPhone SE (2nd gen)?

Last verified: March 2026

No, a iPhone 8 Plus case will not fit the iPhone SE (2nd gen). The phones have different dimensions that make cases incompatible.

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Your iPhone 8 Plus case will NOT fit the iPhone SE (2nd gen). Here's why:

  • •Camera module layout is different — cutout won't align
SpeciPhone 8 PlusiPhone SE (2nd gen)Diff
Height158.4mm138.4mmiPhone 8 Plus +20.0mm
Width78.1mm67.3mmiPhone 8 Plus +10.8mm
Thickness7.5mm7.3mmiPhone 8 Plus +0.2mm
Camera Layouthorizontal-dualsingleDifferent
PortlightninglightningSame

Button & Port Alignment

  • •Button placement differs — cutouts may not align
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Size Comparison

10mm
iPhone 8 PlusiPhone SE (2nd gen)

Wireless Charging & MagSafe

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Wireless chargers work with both phones, but magnetic snap varies.

  • Both devices support wireless charging. Standard Qi/Qi2 chargers work with either phone.

iPhone 8 Plus

Qi only

7.5W max

iPhone SE (2nd gen)

Qi only

7.5W max

MagSafe cases are NOT cross-compatible between these devices — the case body is shaped to each phone, even though the internal magnet ring may be the same.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone SE (2nd gen) the same size?

iPhone 8 Plus measures 158.4×78.1×7.5mm while iPhone SE (2nd gen) measures 138.4×67.3×7.3mm. They are different sizes.

Can I use a iPhone 8 Plus screen protector on iPhone SE (2nd gen)?

Screen sizes differ (5.5" vs 4.7") — protector won't fit.

What's different between iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone SE (2nd gen) dimensions?

The height differs by 20.0mm, the width by 10.8mm, and thickness by 0.2mm. The camera module layout is also different.

Do I need a new case for iPhone SE (2nd gen)?

Yes, you'll need a new case. The iPhone SE (2nd gen) has different dimensions than the iPhone 8 Plus, so cases are not interchangeable.

Will iPhone 8 Plus accessories work with iPhone SE (2nd gen)?

Chargers and cables are compatible since both phones use the same lightning port. Both support wireless charging, so wireless chargers work with either phone. Cases and screen protectors depend on exact dimensions — check our compatibility results above.

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